Junior Policy Advisor

Role Responsibilities

Are you ready to shape the future of Alberta’s auto insurance landscape? Join us as a Junior Policy Advisor on the team responsible for insurance policy in Alberta, including property, auto, captives, life and travel insurance. This position will assist in transforming Alberta’s auto insurance to  a Care-first model, ensuring enhanced care and treatment for Albertans injured in collisions, while maintaining a fair and competitive insurance market. 

This new, permanent role is part of the Insurance Policy Team within the Financial Services Regulation and Policy division. Reporting to the Director, Insurance Policy, you will work on designing and implementing Alberta’s innovative Care-first auto insurance system, set to launch on January 1, 2027. In this dynamic environment, you’ll support and collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, support integrated policy planning, and contribute to the development of legislation and regulations that will redefine auto insurance in our province.

•    Policy Research and Analysis:

o    Analyze diverse data sources and evaluate trends to develop innovative policy options.
o    Prepare research reports, position papers, and briefing documents for decision makers.

•    Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
o    Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Treasury Board, Communications, and Legal) and external stakeholders (e.g., industry associations, health care professionals, and regulatory bodies).
o    Support the development of research or consultation papers, take detailed meeting notes, and ensure clear communication of policy updates.

•    Information and Process Management:
o    Maintain up-to-date policy information on platforms like SharePoint and provide innovative solutions to streamline information management.
o    Support contract management, procurement, and agency governance processes.

•    Environmental Scanning and Continuous Improvement:
o    Monitor local, provincial, national, and international developments in the insurance industry.
o    Identify emerging trends and challenges to inform strategic policy decisions.
o    Proactively respond to shifting priorities, flag issues, and suggest “course corrections” to the policy agenda.

What the Role Offers

In this position, you will directly contribute to groundbreaking reform that enhances benefits and support for Albertans injured in auto collisions, delivering high impact work every day. You will also experience significant professional growth by developing deep expertise in policy analysis and legislative processes within a transformative public sector initiative. 

Working in a collaborative environment, you will partner with experienced colleagues and gain access to inter-departmental and inter-governmental expertise, ensuring your contributions are both impactful and far-reaching. Moreover, you will play a vital role in shaping a legislative framework that supports a sustainable and competitive insurance market, providing excellent visibility and influence. Finally, you will engage in dynamic challenges that demand creativity, agility, and strategic thinking in a fast-paced, evolving policy landscape. The position will also have opportunities for cross-training in other policy areas within the division.

Please click the link to view a copy of the job description.

Qualifications

A university degree in social sciences, public administration or policy is preferred, no experience required; or equivalent as described below. 

Equivalency:  Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 

•    1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 
•    1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets:
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
•    Experience in developing policy recommendations and managing research projects.
•    Knowledge of insurance claims processes, injury case management, disability management, and return-to-work planning.
•    Familiarity with environmental scanning, trend analysis, and legislative frameworks in the insurance sector.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This position is a permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a security screening.

Location
This position will be located at the Terrace Building, 9515 107 Street N.W., Edmonton, AB, T5K 2C3, Edmonton.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.